A probation search resulted in the arrest Friday of a 35-year-old Ridgecrest man on drug charges.

Timothy Robert Williams is charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance and resisting, delaying obstructing a peace officer.

According to a Ridgecrest Police Department press release, officers Kyle Cushman and Ritchie Garibay responded to a residence in the 300 block of West Robertson Avenue to conduct a probation search and contacted Williams, who is on postrelease community supervision.

The officers reportedly asked Williams if he had anything illegal on his person, at which time he allegedly took his hand out of view and began reaching for his pocket.

"Williams was ordered to show his hand, but refused to do so," said Sgt. Ryan Marrone. "Fearing Williams was possibly trying to retrieve a weapon, the officers took hold of him and a short struggle ensued."

During the struggle, Williams allegedly threw two bindles onto the ground. He was subsequently arrested without further incident. A search of the bindles revealed approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine.

Williams was arrested for the listed charges and booked at the Kern County Jail.

According to Kern County Superior Court records, he is on probation in separate cases for possession of a stolen vehicle and using or being under the influence of a controlled substance.